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Love short hair but aren’t ready to go really short? Try a long bob, or a ‘lob’ for short. These styles provide plenty of swing, length, and personality, plus they allow you to test drive shorter lengths at the neckline. Check out these takes on a style we love for the many ways you can rock it.

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Layered Fronts

Heavy layering in the bangs gives this long bob tons of movement while gradually elevating to shorter lengths at the nape.

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Silver Fox

This layered bob is beautifully accented by gorgeous silver strands.

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Blunt Bangs

The blunt bangs and super long asymmetrical lengths make this lob unique.

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Twist It Out

A twist-out turned this natural bob into quite the fierce one! It shows the angular shape of the cut.

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Braided Bob

Wearing vacation braids doesn’t mean you can’t achieve the lob look. This golden shade is accented by an asymmetrical cut.

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Mermaid Hair

Highlight your layers by curling your lob using a large-barreled curling iron or wand.

On Fire

Not ready to commit to the cut life? Try a quick weave to test drive the style before committing to a cut or color placement.

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Natural Bob

No need to always have to flat iron for the lob look. The right cut for your natural hair will give you this look curly or straight.

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Painted On

Accent a braided bob with a strategically placed panel of color.

Golden Halo

This beautiful golden shade highlights this shoulder-skimming full-figured bob.

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Edgy Lengths

Get edgy with this blue and black, pieced-out lob. A deep side part gives this style movement and swing.